Safely poke and pry just about anything.

A spudger is a tough antistatic tool that can be used for a variety of purposes when repairing electronic devices. The 5" tool is made of nylon and has one flat end and one pointed end. The pliable and antistatic properties make it ideal for working around sensitive electronic components without fear of shocking or scratching them.

The pointed flat side can be used to disconnect connectors, remove thermal paste from a heat sink, pry off components, aid in soldering, or just to unscrew a MacBook's battery. The pointed end of the spudger can be used to connect/disconnect components, hold objects for soldering, or poke something that requires poking. The tool also includes a notch for hooking wires.

We find this spudger to be the perfect size for most repairs. However, when you need a tougher prying/poking tool, we also carry our Heavy Duty Spudger, a more robust version of this tool. This product is included in a lot of our toolkits, but it's especially helpful in the Classic Pro Tech Toolkit and Soldering Workstation.

My Problem

Previously I could hear from one side of the earbuds. I tried to ask Apple; they said they can't. Repair shops; they either don't know or care. Then I went to your site out of sheer luck on a DuckDuckGo search.

My Fix

It went surprisingly smoothly. The case popped up immediately once the second / third side was loosened. Although for some reason, when I removed the case, a truant screw came out, which I could find a missing hole. But it was done, and I can finally use my iPod again. I felt confident again.

My Advice

I used a stiff putty knife instead of the bendable one in the pictures.

My Problem

Previously I could hear from one side of the earbuds. I tried to ask Apple; they said they can't. Repair shops; they either don't know or care. Then I went to your site out of sheer luck on a DuckDuckGo search.

My Fix

It went surprisingly smoothly. The case popped up immediately once the second / third . . .

My Problem

Broken SATA Flex cable for the third time since I bought it

My Fix

All is working properly now. The step by step guides accompanied by very detailed pictures help alot.

My Advice

After I had replaced the flex cable, my macbook is working properly now. Just another issue, whenever I lift up the notebook, it will crash and reboot by itself accompanied with annoying noise before booting up. I am suspecting the flex cable touched the aluminium shell whenever I lifted them up and this caused the system forced to reboot. Any suggestion on how to fix this issue?

My Problem

Broken SATA Flex cable for the third time since I bought it

My Fix

All is working properly now. The step by step guides accompanied by very detailed pictures help alot.

My Advice

After I had replaced the flex cable, my macbook is working properly now. Just another issue, whenever I lift up the notebook, it will crash . . .

My Problem

The original battery was unable to hold a charge for more than a few hours. Apple couldn't help since it's an obsolete product for them.

My Fix

I watched the short video before I began, just to ensure I knew what I was doing. Then I began. Actually, it was more simple than I thought. It took longer to remove the screws than to remove and replace the battery itself. Once installed the laptop powered straight up. The battery even had a reasonable charge on it.

My Advice

This was my first experience using iFixit. If I needed additional parts or upgrades I'll certainly consider them for parts and guidance information.

My Problem

The original battery was unable to hold a charge for more than a few hours. Apple couldn't help since it's an obsolete product for them.

My Fix

I watched the short video before I began, just to ensure I knew what I was doing. Then I began. Actually, it was more simple than I thought. It took longer to remov . . .

My Advice

My Problem

Battery would not hold a charge. Even if you didn't use the phone, it would go from fully charged to about 60% in an 8 hour day.

My Fix

Not too bad. Longer than I expected, due to issues with getting the tiny screws to stay in place to secure them back to the logic board.

My Advice

These screws are very tiny and hard to manipulate. The screwdriver is magnetic; which is great to take them out, but makes it hard to put the screws back in, as the screwdriver pulls them from the hole. I solved this problem by using the pointed end of the spudger to put a tiny drop of Elmer's glue in the hole and then insert the screw. You can do this before putting the bracket in place if you want. Then the screw wont pull out by the magnetic driver and make lining up and fastening the screws much easier; at least for me!

My Problem

Battery would not hold a charge. Even if you didn't use the phone, it would go from fully charged to about 60% in an 8 hour day.

My Fix

Not too bad. Longer than I expected, due to issues with getting the tiny screws to stay in place to secure them back to the logic board.

My Advice

My Problem

My Fix

- Removed the bottom case cover

- Removed the fan via two screws and a cable

- Installed new fan, mounted with screws, inserted cable

- Put bottom case cover back on

Bang, done!

My Advice

This isn't really a difficult job even though for some reason iFixit states it is. Just need to be careful with the ribbon that has the fan connected to the logic board. Take it out slowly and carefully and reinstall the new one in the same manner.

My Problem

Annoying buzzing coming out of left fan

My Fix

- Removed the bottom case cover

- Removed the fan via two screws and a cable

- Installed new fan, mounted with screws, inserted cable

- Put bottom case cover back on

Bang, done!

My Advice

This isn't really a difficult job even though for some reason iFixit states it is. . . .